BMW begins new repair parts restriction program
— August 13, 2021BMW announced in a July 26 bulletin a new ordering and approval process for certain carbon fiber parts “to ensure the repair facility purchasing the…
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N.Y. drivers seek class action against Progressive for systemically underpaying total loss claims
— August 12, 2021A proposed class action suit has been filed against the Progressive Corporation in New York federal court accusing the insurer of underpaying total loss claims…
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Toyota ‘Collision Assistance’ mobile app lists certified and non-certified shops
— August 12, 2021OEM-certified collision repairers anxious for the day when automakers detect a vehicle has been in an accident and automatically offer assistance to the driver –…
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Honda simplifies aiming, calibration of blind-spot system on 2022 Civic
— August 11, 2021Technicians will have the option to perform either dynamic or static aiming of the behind-the-windshield camera on the 2022 Honda Civic thanks to the vehicle’s…
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Aluminum hood, 2-piece rear rails among changes to 2022 Honda Civic
— August 11, 2021An aluminum hood, a front bulkhead assembly made from a resin composite material, and 2-piece repairable rear rails are among the changes Honda has made…
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UPDATE: Infrastructure bill includes vehicle technology to prevent drunk driving
— August 10, 2021The $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would mandate passive technology in all new cars to prevent drunk…
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SCRS opposes latest try to carve out patent exemption for crash parts
— August 10, 2021The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) on August 10 formally announced its opposition to the federally proposed “Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART)…
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Laser brazed roof, aluminum-to-steel shock tower among joining in 2021 Acura TLX
— August 9, 2021In addition to discussing the structural performance and design of the vehicle, Honda recently delved into the joining which went into its next-generation 2021 Acura…
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Honda talks materials breakdown, body details on 2021 Acura TLX
— August 9, 2021Honda developed a unique architecture for the next-generation 2021 Acura TLX which concentrated on rigidity for the suspension but enough flexibility to accommodate the three…
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Biden executive order targets 50 percent of new cars to be electric by 2030
— August 6, 2021An informal poll of collision shops at a collision industry event earlier this year found that 60% of shops don’t yet repair electric vehicles, but…
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